Asked by Tharchin Sangpo on Apr 26, 2024
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Consider the following argument by analogy. AAA and BBB have property SSS
AAA has property PPP
BBB has property PPP
The logical strength of this argument depends on:
A) S being a species of P
B) P being a species of S
C) S and P being related
D) A being a broader concept than B
E) B being a referent of concept A
Logical Strength
A measure of the extent to which the premises of an argument support its conclusion.
Property P
A generic property or characteristic, often used in philosophical or logical examples to denote an arbitrary attribute.
- Analyze the logical strength and weakness of arguments by analogy.
- Identify the significance of resemblance in the structure of arguments by analogy.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The logical strength of the argument depends on how related S and P are, as the relevance of the analogy hinges on the relationship between the properties S and P.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the logical strength and weakness of arguments by analogy.
- Identify the significance of resemblance in the structure of arguments by analogy.